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Webster, MA
Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 01570.
Population
12,228
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
4,116
ZIP codes
1
Webster and its ZIP codes
Webster at a glance
- Webster is about 4.6 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,837 a year, 39% less than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $333,100 (41% below Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,198 a month.
Local data for Webster, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Webster, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,837
Poverty rate
16.0%
Median home value
$333,100
Median rent
$1,198/mo
Homeownership
45.5%
Bachelor's or higher
18.8%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,042), Puerto Ricans (1,894), French Americans (1,341).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Worcester County. PPP loans are for Webster.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,037
356,384 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,909
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.8B
FY 2026, $6,718 per person
How people get to work
Webster, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.0%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Webster, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,768
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,081
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 15°F
48.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Webster, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
ZIP codes in Webster
1 in or overlapping Webster. Population shown
Cities near Webster
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Quinebaug, CTCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 4.3 |
| North Grosvenor Dale, CTCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 2.3 |
| OxfordCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 3.5 |
| Mechanicsville, CTCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Southbridge TownCity | 8.2 mi | 20.2 |
| South Woodstock, CTCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 4.9 |
| East DouglasCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 3.4 |
| Putnam, CTCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 3.9 |
| Quasset Lake, CTCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| SturbridgeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.3 |
| Pascoag, RICensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.1 |
| WhitinsvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| Harrisville, RICensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Lake Bungee, CTCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Witches Woods, CTCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| FiskdaleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Webster, MA in?
- Webster is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Webster, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Webster include 01570.
- What is the population of Webster, MA?
- About 12,228 people live in Webster, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Webster?
- Nearby places include Quinebaug, CT (4.2 mi), North Grosvenor Dale, CT (4.5 mi), Oxford (4.8 mi), Mechanicsville, CT (6.8 mi), Southbridge Town (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023